Sebastian Faulks and Sarfraz Manzoor
Sebastian Faulks, Sarfraz Manzoor and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Joseph Conrad, Philip Roth and Diana Athill. From 2016.
Birdsong author Sebastian Faulks and journalist Sarfraz Manzoor join Harriet Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Joseph Conrad, Philip Roth and Diana Athill.
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Penguin
The Plot Against America by Philip Roth
Publisher: Vintage
Stet by Diana Athill
Publisher: Granta
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Sebastian Faulks |
| Interviewed Guest | Sarfraz Manzoor |
| Producer | Sally Heaven |
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Tue 18 Oct 201616:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 21 Oct 201623:00BBC Radio 4
- Tue 2 Apr 202410:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 2 Apr 202416:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 3 Apr 202400:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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